UNDERSTANDING IRISH DRIVING LICENCE TYPES

Obtaining a driving licence in Ireland is essential for navigating the country freely. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) provides various categories of licences, each tailored to specific kinds of vehicles. The most popular category is the B licence, allowing you to operate cars and certain smaller vans. If you're planning in driving larger commerc

A Standard driving licence in Category B allows you to control motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in weight. This means you can autorizedly drive a wide variety of vehicles, including most passenger cars. To obtain a Category B licence, you'll need to achieve both a written test and a practical driving test. Make sure you meet the age requirements.